Quantum Break Reviews

Quantum Break is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Unscored
Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break looks to the future by mining the past

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8.1 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break combines masterful storytelling with fast-paced combat and great acting to prove that linear games are still a force to be reckoned with. You'll want to play through this game more than once to catch all of the nuances it has to offer.

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break is a stylish, often-exhilarating third-person shooter wrapped up in a tautly paced tale of time travel.

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Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break emphasizes its narrative, which is sometimes detrimental to its cause. However, despite that fault, what's presented here is a very intricate, interesting and visually stunning game; not to mention one that is very fun to play when it lets the player use its protagonist's time-bending super powers.

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8 / 10
Apr 1, 2016

With astounding production values, powerful story-telling, and rewarding combat, Quantum Break is a stellar game. But due to an underdeveloped upgrade system and poorly thought out content delivery that demands heavy bandwidth, it isn't exactly a game we can recommend to everyone wholeheartedly. Make no mistake though, if you have the means to play it as it was meant to be, it's worth experiencing.

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8.4 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

Remedy has, without a doubt, crafted a very creative title with Quantum Break. It's not going to be the killer exclusive game that so many were looking for with the Xbox One, but it's definitely been worth the wait. Story gamers will especially delight in replaying the game multiple times to see the various episodes and experience the different paths the game itself can take. For anyone with an Xbox One, Quantum Break is a must-own.

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Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break tries to master video game and TV storytelling, but fails at both.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

Remedy's Quantum Break is an ambitious title that doesn't always meet its own expectations, but when it does the result is spectacular.

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Apr 1, 2016

It would be easy, and not without justification, to suggest glazing over the narrative chutzpah and just enjoy the game. But Quantum Break's narrative and gameplay have a habit of bumping into each other. This is a game with plenty of good ideas. Too many, perhaps, with none given the room to flourish in what is a lavish, clumsy but often entertaining cacophony.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

The show leaves a bit to be desired, but the game is full of breakneck firefights and stunning action set pieces

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90%
Apr 1, 2016

Like Max Payne and Alan Wake before it, Quantum Break has already left me desperate for a sequel. And with one or two loose threads left dangling tantalisingly, the way is certainly open for one. Quantum Break is another superlative Remedy game, combining story and gameplay to startling effect. I want to go back in time and play it afresh, all over again.

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6 / 10
Apr 1, 2016

A less than fruitful mix of TV show and video game, where although the individual components are competent they're never quite interesting enough to justify the peculiar set-up.

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Apr 1, 2016

What may seem like an ambitious project is in the fact the combination of a standard third-person shooter and the kind of cheap sci-fi drama you might find in the darkest corners of Sky TV. Visually tepid and filled with abortive gunfights and platforming, Quantum Break also struggles to contain its plot, while at the same time underselling its characters. Remedy's previous games have been characterised by a distinctive tone and knowing humour. By comparison Quantum Break is a glossy, charmless, wholly moderate outing.

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8 / 10
Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break's commitment to delivering a rich, layered narrative isn't always conducive to gameplay, but that doesn't diminish how engrossing this is an entertainment experience. The combination of intense time-bending action, gripping story, and cutting-edge presentation make this the kind of game that sucks you in and doesn't let go until the credits roll. While it's not quite as inventive as it thinks it is, Quantum Break is fresh, ambitious, and a heck of a lot of fun.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

The Xbox One exclusive time-shifting shooter doesn't quite fire on all cylinders, but it's a fascinating experiment in interactive storytelling worth your time

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Apr 1, 2016

Not without missteps, Quantum Break is still an exceptional title that takes chances and looks like the makings of a successful new franchise. In short, it's a hell of a time.

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90 / 100
Apr 1, 2016

When the powers are flying and debris litters the air, strangely frozen in time, it creates some of the most beautiful chaos I've ever seen in a game.

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90 / 100
Apr 1, 2016

Remedy swung for the fences and hit a homerun with Quantum Break. With an engrossing story, an amazing cast, and the most beautiful visuals on the Xbox One we've ever seen, Quantum Break is a masterpiece.

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Matt Buchholtz
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break is a intriguing science-fiction tale told across two media platforms. While the action and exploration in the video game portions shine, the live-action episodes create a disconnect that is hard to recover from.

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Polygon
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break is a surprising success

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